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11. Using pliers, press in on the locking tabs,
and unsnap the five wire standoffs from
the bottom of the tub. Make sure that all of
the lower wiring is removed from the tub.
12. Remove the two screws from the shield
and remove the shield from the tub.
5 Wire Standoffs
Shield & Screws
Tub (Bottom)
13.
OPTIONAL STEP:
To contain the grease
on the suspension cups at the bottom of
the tub, slide a plastic sandwich bag over
each of the cups, and secure each with a
rubber band.
Plastic Bag With
Rubber Band
14. Stand the washer in its upright position.
IMPORTANT:
Place a plastic drop cloth under
the cabinet to protect the floor covering.
15. Remove the top cover and lean it back
against a wall.
16. Lift the rubber snubber straps off the four
tub pins.
NOTE:
Have a shop cloth ready to clean off any
grease from your hands.
17. Remove the four suspension rods from
their suspension balls. To remove a rod:
a) Grasp the rod several inches below
the suspension ball, then pry up with a
small screwdriver, and unsnap the rod
from the ball.
Rubber
Snubber
Straps
Continued on the next page.
Pry Up &
Unsnap Rod
10. Pull the tub support assembly straight
forward until the rubber seal at the center
of the tub opening is free, and set the
assembly aside.
Tub Support Assembly
Suspension Cup